TIP OF THE DAY: Make Fresh Lemonade Or Limeade

It’s easy add a hit of extra flavor to lemon-ade, from lavender to jalapeño. Photo courtesy The Great Pepper Cookbook by Melissa’s Produce.   August 20th is National Lemonade Day. If the only lemonade you drink comes from a bottle, you’ve never experienced real lemonade. Bottled drinks are not only pasteurized, but typically use reconstituted…
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RECIPE: Chilled Blueberry Banana Soup

Our recent article on chilled soup featured a recipe for Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup. It’s a great starter. But chilled fruit soups are great summer desserts, and they couldn’t be easier to make. Just toss the ingredients into a blender or food processor, whirl, and it’s ready to serve. RECIPE: CHILLED BLUEBERRY BANANA SOUP Ingredients…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Lettuce Wraps ~ Wrap It Up

Lettuce wraps are a Vietnamese specialty, often used as an appetizer or side instead of a main course. But for a light, better-for-you lunch or dinner, we enjoy them as a main. Lettuce wraps are a fun, interactive course for lunch or dinner. You can wrap up any boneless protein in a lettuce leaf; or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: American Bruschetta & Beet Swath

This beautiful plate from Gardenia restaurant in New York’s Greenwich Village is a composition of grilled mackerel, butternut squash and endive, garnished with baby greens dressed in vinaigrette and a dollop of pesto. But what really stood out to us is what we’ve named “American bruschetta,” a square of crustless white toast, topped with pickled…
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